Middlesbrough vs Arsenal: Steve Agnew has sympathy for under-fire Arsene Wenger
Steve Agnew will go head-to-head with embattled Arsenal boss
Arsene Wenger admitting the Frenchman’s plight shows just how difficult
Premier League management can be.
Wenger and his side will arrive at Middlesbrough on Monday evening scrapping to keep themselves in the race for a top-four finish, having slipped nine points adrift of Liverpool with two games in hand over the weekend.
The Gunners boss is facing concerted calls for his head after a disappointing campaign by the club’s standards, even with his track record, and Boro’s interim head coach believes that simply demonstrates how tough life at the top can be.
Agnew, who desperately needs a first victory of his fledgling reign against Arsenal, said: “Absolutely. The game is results-driven, we all know that, and he’s had 20 years at Arsenal, which is an amazing achievement.
“Of course they’re in a difficult moment, certainly away from home. But they have got top-quality players throughout the team, so we have no doubt it will be a really, really difficult game.
“It is a challenge because he’s got top, top players through the squad. It’s full of internationals and Arsene Wenger, in my opinion, is one of the most talented coaches there’s been around for many years.
“Of course it’s a challenge, but one I am very much looking forward to.”
Agnew was installed as Aitor Karanka’s temporary replacement last month, when he was handed he chance to make the job his on a permanent basis.
Wenger and his side will arrive at Middlesbrough on Monday evening scrapping to keep themselves in the race for a top-four finish, having slipped nine points adrift of Liverpool with two games in hand over the weekend.
The Gunners boss is facing concerted calls for his head after a disappointing campaign by the club’s standards, even with his track record, and Boro’s interim head coach believes that simply demonstrates how tough life at the top can be.
Agnew, who desperately needs a first victory of his fledgling reign against Arsenal, said: “Absolutely. The game is results-driven, we all know that, and he’s had 20 years at Arsenal, which is an amazing achievement.
“Of course they’re in a difficult moment, certainly away from home. But they have got top-quality players throughout the team, so we have no doubt it will be a really, really difficult game.
“It is a challenge because he’s got top, top players through the squad. It’s full of internationals and Arsene Wenger, in my opinion, is one of the most talented coaches there’s been around for many years.
“Of course it’s a challenge, but one I am very much looking forward to.”
Agnew was installed as Aitor Karanka’s temporary replacement last month, when he was handed he chance to make the job his on a permanent basis.
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